Clarissa is a distinctive girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #1362 in 2025 with 23 recorded births. This places Clarissa in the top 18% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Rare. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 78 births ranking #410. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 70.5%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 11,012 girls born was named Clarissa. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.